Mike's Collision & Tire Center
809 20th North, New Ulm, MN 56073 507.233.4470

Tires and Wheels

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Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Sep 22, 2023

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Mar 10, 2023

Mike's Collision & Tire Center Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Mike's Collision & Tire Center Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Mike's Collision...
Published on: Sep 27, 2022

Simple Answers from Mike's Collision & Tire Center for New Ulm: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: May 23, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Mike's Collision & Tire Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and V...
Published on: Nov 22, 2021

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Mar 01, 2021

Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Apr 22, 2020

Tire Replacement at Mike's Collision & Tire Center in New Ulm

New tire choices can be overwhelming for New Ulm drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive o...
Published on: Mar 18, 2020